Lester J. Poirrier

He served in the National Guard. He was a member of the Green Berets of the United States Army Special Forces and a member of the 82nd Airborne Division, Chapter XXX SFA with an honorable discharge in 1966.

He was an employee of Dow Chemical for 33 years and retired for 34 years.

He enjoyed woodworking, hunting and spending time with his family and friends. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and uncle who will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his loving wife of 64 years, Lorraine Theriot Poirrier; two sons, Lester J. Poirrier, Jr. and Timothy J. Poirrier (Gwen); two daughters, Karen A. Poirrier (Grant) and Shelley P. El-Hitamy (Wally); nine grandchildren, Devin (Hannah), Morgan (Chase), Lauren (Michael), Erin (Ryan), Kelsey, Benjamin (Brittney), John, Logan and Lila; great-grandchildren, Braelynn, Brynleigh, Ellis, Adrienne, Parker, Saige, Wesley, Braxton, Noah, Emma, Oliver and Adeline; along with a host of nieces and nephews.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Leo and Martha Poirrier; three brothers, Leo C. (Ella Mae), Lynn (Jess) and Louis (Frances); sister, Doris Hymel (Russell); and in-laws, Leonie Jr. and Elise Theriot.

A visitation will be held on Monday, February 16, 2026 from 10:00 am until the Mass of Christian Burial at 12:00 pm at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Brusly, Louisiana. Interment to follow in the church mausoleum.